Assange gives thanks 'for justice'

Press Association

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has thanked the nation of Ecuador for taking a "stand for justice" in giving him political asylum.

He appeared on the balcony of the South American country's embassy in London where he has been taking refuge for two months as he seeks to avoid extradition to Sweden to face questioning on sexual assault allegations.

The Australian also thanked other helpful South American nations and supporters around the world, plus his family including his children "who have been denied their father".

He said: "Forgive me, we will be reunited soon."